Union County, Ohio Biographies Project - Stanton Marsh

STANTON MARSH

    Stanton Marsh, a farmer, youngest son of Samuel and Mary (Ryan) Marsh, was born on the home farm July 7, 1845.  He spent his early life on the farm, and received his training in the common schools. September 3, 1864, he entered the infantry service in Company F, One Hundred and Seventy-ninth Regiment, and, with his command, served in the Cumberland Army.  He was at Nashville when Hood threatened that city, and served on guard duty till June 7, 1865, when he was discharged. January 25, 1867, he was married to Miss Alice J. Wood, daughter of William C. and Maria Wood.  Mrs. Marsh was born in Allen Township February 3, 1847.  They have two children-Willie E. and Lulls E.  Mr. Marsh took possession of his present farm in 1867 ; it contains ninety acres of well improved and cultivated land.  Mr. and Mrs. Marsh are associated with the Methodist Episcopal Church of Milford Center.